Miami Hurricanes vs Syracuse Orange Matchup

Check out our free Miami Hurricanes vs Syracuse Orange pick and preview for this CFB week 14 game in Syracuse. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 14 CFB matchup.

ESPN will be covering the 3:30 ET kickoff between the Miami Hurricanes and Syracuse Orange this week. Miami is 10-1 this season, and Syracuse is 8-3 heading into this matchup. The game will be played at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, and the Hurricanes are the -10.5-point favorites. The money line odds have Miami at -446 and Syracuse at +341, with the over/under line set at 67.5 points.

Hurricanes vs. Orange Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Miami Hurricanes at Syracuse Orange
Where: Syracuse at JMA Wireless Dome
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Betting Odds MIA -10.5, MIA -446 | SYRA +341 O/U 67.5

Hurricanes Preview:

With a 10-1 record, Miami is 5-0 at home and 4-1 on the road this season. They have been favored in 10 of 11 games and are 9-1 as the favorite. The Hurricanes are ranked 10th in our power rankings and have a 100% chance of being bowl-eligible. They also have a 47.7% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast.

Miami’s ATS record stands at 6-4, with a +22.5 average scoring margin. They are 3-2 against the spread both at home and on the road, and their ATS record as the favorite is 6-4.

This week’s over/under line is 67.5 points, the highest they’ve faced this season. Miami’s over/under record is 6-3-1, with an average line of 58.7 points and an average game total of 67 points.

Hurricanes Offense Breakdown

Miami’s offense is leading the nation in scoring, averaging 44.7 points per game, and they are ranked as the top offensive unit heading into week 14. They also lead the country in third-down conversions, converting 56.6% of their attempts. Their passing attack is third in the nation, averaging 360.2 yards per game, and they are eighth in completions, with 26 per game.

Cam Ward has thrown for 3,774 yards this season, with a passer rating of 118. He has completed 67.2% of his passes, throwing 34 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Xavier Restrepo leads the receiving corps with 979 yards and 10 touchdowns on 60 catches. Miami’s ground game averages 182.1 yards per game.

Hurricanes Team Defense

Miami's defense shined in their recent game, allowing just 14 points and 193 total yards against Wake Forest. They limited Wake Forest to 12 first downs and 94 rushing yards on 40 attempts, while also giving up only 99 passing yards and forcing an interception.

On the season, Miami ranks 24th nationally in rushing yards allowed, giving up 112.7 yards per game on the ground. Opposing quarterbacks have managed a passer rating of just 73, which is the 24th-lowest in the country.

Orange Preview:

Miami’s ATS record stands at 6-4, with a +22.5 average scoring margin. They are 3-2 against the spread both at home and on the road, and their ATS record as the favorite is 6-4.

Orange Offense Breakdown

Syracuse’s offense is ranked 24th in our power rankings heading into week 14. They are also 35th in points per game, scoring 31.7. The Orange lead the nation in passing attempts, averaging 47.8 per game, and they also lead in completions, with 31.2 per game. They are second in passing yards, averaging 361.5 yards per game, and they are converting 47.7% of their third-down attempts, which ranks 12th nationally.

Kyle McCord has thrown for 3,946 yards this season, with a completion percentage of 65.3%. He has 26 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions, with a passer rating of 95. On the ground, Syracuse is averaging just 94.2 rushing yards per game. LeQuint Allen leads the team with 819 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry. Jackson Meeks is the top receiver, with 801 yards and five touchdowns on 66 catches.

Orange Team Defense

Syracuse’s defense has allowed 27.8 points per game this season, including 24 points in their recent matchup against UConn. The Orange gave up 352 total yards, with 124 rushing yards on 17 attempts and 228 passing yards, while forcing no interceptions.

Opponents have averaged 153.8 rushing yards per game on 29.3 attempts against Syracuse, which ranks 13th fewest in the nation. Through the air, Syracuse has allowed 203.9 passing yards per game, with quarterbacks completing 65.2% of their passes and posting a passer rating of 92.1.

Hurricanes vs Orange Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past ten road matchups, Miami has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 34 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
When looking at their past five home matchups, Syracuse has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 29 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Syracuse has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 5-5 straight up.
As the betting favorite, the Miami Hurricanes have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.